Throwing & CatchingClara Heverly

ThrowingA basic movement pattern performed to propel

an object away from the body.

Overhand, underhand, sidearm

Preparatory phase, propulsive phase, follow-through phase

ExamplesPitching a baseball to the batterQuarterback throwing a football to a receiver

Catching

The receiving and controlling of an object by the body or its parts.

ExamplesCatching a Frisbee in ultimateCatching a football on a punt returnCatching a baseball to make an out

Importance in PEA variety of games in PE involve throwing and

catching

Important to give each skill specific attention in order to apply to game situations

Students must have relative success in both throwing and catching before moving to utilization/proficiency levels

Importance out of PE

Reacting to a falling object

Throwing something away

Cross-CurricularClassroom games

Baseball

Football

Frisbee

Basketball

Lacrosse

Track & Field

Progression in PEPre Control

Tossing to self and catchingThrowing at a large targetCatching a rolling ball

ControlThrowing and catching over a net with a partnerThrowing a FrisbeeCatching with a scoop

Progression in PE (cont’d)Utilization

Throwing to a moving targetPlaying Frisbee golfMoving to catch

ProficiencyThrowing to avoid a defenderThrowing and catching in a small sided invasion gameThrowing and catching a Frisbee in different places around the body with a partner

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ReferenceGraham, G., Holt/Hale, S.A., Parker, M. (2010). Children

moving: A reflective approach to teaching physical education. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill